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| mightyohm |
 Dec 12 2005, 11:15 PM
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I want to invest in a nice set of crimpers for uninsulated crimp terminals. I want something better than the $9.99 radio shack style. Ratcheting would be nice if it makes a better crimp. Does anyone here have any suggestions? I don't want to spend over $100.
This is the kind I don't want: (IMG:http://www.sunshinesolar.co.uk/ccp51/media/images/product_detail/crimper200.jpg) Sorry I couldn't find a better pic. |
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| andys |
Dec 13 2005, 12:00 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,165 Joined: 21-May 03 From: Valencia, CA Member No.: 721 Region Association: None 
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For all the various wire sizes and connector combinations, why would you not want to solder and heat-shrink the connections? No need to buy expensive crimpers that will never cover the complete range of combinations anyway.
Military crimpers and crimp joints are completely engineered for a very specific combination of wire type, size, and connector. Many crimpers and connectors are even designed to crimp right over the insulated wire. Andys |
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jkeyzer crimpers Dec 12 2005, 11:15 PM
lagunero Klein Tools at Home Depot. Made in USA and decent ... Dec 12 2005, 11:36 PM Cap'n Krusty The ones shown aren't for non-insulated termin... Dec 12 2005, 11:39 PM markb I picked one up for around $35.00 at our loca... Dec 12 2005, 11:58 PM lapuwali I've found the ratcheting doesn't really m... Dec 13 2005, 12:20 AM jonwatts I've been meaning to see what Halted has. They... Dec 13 2005, 12:27 AM J P Stein StaCon (sp?) crimpers. Dec 13 2005, 12:33 AM jkeyzer Whoa. Lots of good suggestions here!
Am I ri... Dec 13 2005, 01:12 AM jonwatts <... Dec 13 2005, 01:15 AM markb Crimping for Fun and Profit? http:... Dec 13 2005, 01:27 AM blitZ Crimping for Dummies Dec 13 2005, 06:37 AM maf914 The Joy of Crimping. http://... Dec 13 2005, 07:47 AM kwales Ah, crimpers...
The right ones are a joy to use. ... Dec 13 2005, 09:00 AM brownaar The Klein 1005 crimper/cutter is the best general ... Dec 13 2005, 09:05 AM Air_Cooled_Nut Jeff Bowlsby makes FI harnesses, what does he use?... Dec 13 2005, 11:19 AM Mueller My father used to work for Hollingsworth so I have... Dec 13 2005, 11:59 AM lapuwali <... Dec 13 2005, 12:27 PM lapuwali Dec 13 2005, 12:39 PM Porcharu I'll go check Halted and Fry's at lunch fo... Dec 13 2005, 01:57 PM brownaar Sorry,
I spoke incorrectly. I have used the ... Dec 13 2005, 01:59 PM Jeffs9146 
